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City Council Meeting – June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
City Council Debates Mayor's Vetoes, Introduces Charter Amendment to Limit Veto Power
The City Council discussed the Mayor's vetoes of two ordinances: Ordinance Number 12299 concerning sexual harassment and Ordinance Number 12300 regarding the expansion of city limits. Council members expressed frustration with the Mayor's vetoes, citing a perceived pattern of rejecting ordinances not initiated by him and a lack of collaboration. A new ordinance was introduced to amend the Home Rule Charter to limit the Mayor's veto power, requiring only a simple majority to override a veto instead of a two-thirds majority. Another ordinance was introduced to prohibit discrimination. The council also discussed issues related to business owner responsibility and crowd control, particularly in light of recent incidents downtown.
J.B. Cooley House Restoration Project to Be Readvertised After Failed Bidding Process
The council approved a resolution authorizing the readvertisement of a project for the J.B. Cooley House, a historical facility. The project, estimated at $825,000, was previously not bid upon because no acceptable bids were received, including one bidder who did not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting. The readvertisement will remove the mandatory pre-bid requirement. A significant portion of the project cost, $483,500, is covered by a 'Save America's Treasures' grant, with the remaining funds being raised by the private Cooley House Board. The city's capital infrastructure fund is allocated for the project, with the possibility of not incurring any out-of-pocket expenses for the city.
Citizen Seeks Council's Help Via Website; City-Wide Cleanup Announced Amidst Governance Concerns
The City Council received a citizen's request to review his website, justicepalsa.org, which details his ongoing legal and personal struggles. The citizen, a veteran, expressed his desire for resolution and to avoid further protests. Separately, Councilwoman Woods announced a 'Clean Up Monroe' initiative providing free dumpsters in specific locations within District 3 and District 5 for residents to dispose of unwanted items, excluding furniture, mattresses, liquids, batteries, and appliances. She also clarified that items not accepted were listed on her flyer. Councilman Muhammad discussed plans to strengthen the lottery ordinance to include business owner responsibility and crowd control, in response to recent downtown incidents. Councilwoman Woods and Councilman Muhammad also expressed concerns about the fairness of contracts for the Civic Center, noting disparities in rental fees and lack of awareness regarding large payments for debris removal.
Airport Taxiway Delta Project Phases Approved; Phase One Under Budget, Phase Two to Relocate Cables
The council approved a resolution for the first phase of the Taxiway Delta project at the airport, which resulted in a cost savings of $1.2 million, bringing the project under budget. This phase involved construction and is now finished, with the taxiway in use. The council also approved a resolution for the second phase of the Taxiway Delta project, which involves moving cables to allow for continued paving and to bring the taxiway up to current FAA standards. The funding for these airport projects comes from federal and state sources, and any cost savings are reinvested into other airport projects, not directly into the city's general fund. The FAA requires these projects to be done in phases.
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